Ben Black for MasterChef: The Professionals series 19 Heat 2 / © BBC/Shine TV Ltd
Age: 28
Lives: Previously Edinburgh, now Dumfries and Galloway
Current Position: Chef de Partie
Social Media:Instagram
Where do you currently work?
“I was working at Condita in Edinburgh during filming and now work at Knockinaam Lodge Hotel, a luxury 5 star restaurant with rooms.”
Who or what inspired you to become a chef?
“My Mum and Granny who are my inspirations.”
How would you describe your cooking style?
“My cooking is always evolving but I would say I like to tell a story through food, be it memory, place, ingredient or season.”
What are three ingredients you couldn’t live without?
“Lemons, eggs and jasmine tea.”
Why did you take part in the show?
“I love to challenge myself and I wanted to see how I could grow professionally and personally.”
The new series of MasterChef: The Professionals is ongoing on BBC One and iPlayer.
